The Board denied service connection for a molluscum skin condition, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and fungal infection on scar due to the lack of evidence supporting current diagnoses or a nexus to service. The claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis, shin splints, left, shin splints, right, and tinea pedis were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no competent evidence showing the Veteran currently had a diagnosis of a molluscum skin condition, right carpal tunnel syndrome, or fungal infection on scar. The claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis, shin splints, left, shin splints, right, and tinea pedis were remanded due to the potential involvement of toxic exposure risk activities under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- molluscum skin condition, carpal tunnel syndrome (right), fungal infection on scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25028294
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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